ATI Maternal Newborn Proctored Related

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The nurse would classify a newborn delivered at 39 weeks' gestation, weighing 2400 g ( 5.0 lbs) as being:

  • A. Preterm and immature
  • B. Small-for-gestational age
  • C. Average-for-gestational age
  • D. Average-for-gestational age but pre-term
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Small-for-gestational age. A newborn delivered at 39 weeks' gestation and weighing 2400g is considered small-for-gestational age because the weight is below the 10th percentile for the gestational age. This indicates intrauterine growth restriction. Preterm and immature (choice A) would not apply as the baby was delivered at term. Average-for-gestational age (choice C) would not be accurate as the baby's weight is below the normal range for that gestational age. Choice D is also incorrect as the baby is not within the average weight range for the gestational age.